Lesson 17 - Assiting With The Physical Examination

Question 1

A man is in the left lateral recumbent position. This means that the person is:

Answer 1

Lying on his left side

Question 2

When in the knee-chest position, the persons arms are:

Answer 2

Above the head

Question 3

A woman is in the lithotomy position. This means that she is:

Answer 3

Lying on her back, her knees, are flexed, her hips are externally rotated, and her feet are in stirrups

Question 4

A laryngeal mirror is used to examine the

Answer 4

Mouth, teeth, and throat

Question 5

A nasal speculum I used to examine the:

Answer 5

Inside of the nose

Question 6

Mr Brown has an ankle brace. When you remove the brace , you notice a reddened area on the ankle. You should

Answer 6

Report your observations to the nurse

Question 7

What is the term for device used to take the place of a missing body part?

Answer 7

Prosthesis

Question 8

Rheumatoid arthritis may

Cause deformities
Cause pain and muscle spasms
Have periods remission
Do all of the above

Answer 8

Do all of the above

Question 9

What is edema

Answer 9

Swelling

Question 10

The residents weight is measured routinely as a way to check the person’s

Answer 10

Nutrition and health